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Boat Capsizes in Lagos, 16 Passengers Unaccounted For – NIWA

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4 years ago

July 9, 2022

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By Eric Elezuo

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in conjunction with the Lagos State Waterways Authority, has announced that a W19 passenger Fibre boat carrying 16 passengers has capsized along the Ojo area of the state.

A statement signed by the Area Manager, NIWA, Engr Sarat Braimah, revealed that the boat set sail at about 7:45pm, thereby going against the rules of late travelling, before it was buffeted by the tide, and crashing against a stationary barge and overturned.

Braimah noted that on responding to the distress call, only the boat, which was heading to Ibeshe from Mile Two, and carrying both adults and children, could be rescued. He said that rescued mission is ongoing as all the passengers are still uncounted for.

The statement further revealed that none of the passengers was wearing a life jacket as at the time of the accident.

The statement in details:

At about 7.45 today the 8th of July 2022, The National Inland Waterways Authority and Lagos State waterways authority received a distress call of an incident on the waterways.

A W19 passenger Fibre boat carrying 16 people people capsized along the Ojo area of the state.

The Boat going from Mile 2 to Ibeshe in Ojo axis broke the waterways rules of late travelling by setting sail at 7.45pm.As he set out, the tide of the water drifted the boat to a stationary barge which caused the boat to overturn. It is said that all passengers on board which includes children were not all putting on their life jackets.

The Search and Rescue team of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), National Inland Waterways (NIWA) and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were immediately mobilized to the scene of the incident but unfortunately could only find the boat after several hours while efforts are still ongoing to locate the victims.

The Boat is currently in the custody of Marine Police. The Boat Captain is also unaccounted for as at the time of this press release.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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2 days ago

March 6, 2026

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Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.